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Let's start with the basics......ResumesJulie Smithsmith1jc@cmich.edu | (989) 958-6721current address: 203 West Bellows St, Room 213 | Mount Pleasant, MI 48858permanent address: 418 Homer St | Lansing, MIEDUCATIONCentral Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MIBachelor of Applied Arts , May 2017(Expected)Major: Apparel Merchandising and Design (Design Concentration)Minor: FrenchEMPLOYMENTJo-Ann Fabric, Mount Pleasant, MIFabric Cutter, January 2011--PresentAnswer questions about fabric usagesHandle a variety of fabrics to increase personal knowledge of textilesPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTFashion Association of Merchandising and Design, August 2010--PresentTreasurer, August 2013--PresentCollect funds from members to pay for the betterment of the organizationMonitor organization's fundraisers to increase profits to be donated to community projectsServe on the executive bored to demonstrate good behaviorAmerican Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists, January 2012--PresentKnit scarves for community members to effectively serve the community while improving personal craft skillsDye different textiles to experiment with textile usagePromote the use to eco-friendly chemicals in fabrics to protect the environmentHONORSDean's List: Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013GPA: 3.72United Women of the Midwest Scholar: Fall 2012Julie Smithsmith1jc@cmich.edu | (989) 958-6721current address: 203 West Bellows St, Room 413 | Mount Pleasant, MI 48858permanent address: 418 Homer St | Lansing, MILet's start with the basics......Cover LettersIf it is over 3.0Beginning: Attention-grabbing verbMiddle:Who or What?End: Why?for customersto assistcustomers with sewing projects This is where you thank the person reading the letter. They are going to be going through a few cover letters, so it is always a good idea to thank them for their time and for reviewing your application.To whom it may concern,Sincerely,Julie SmithIf you know who to address it to...Mrs. Anne M. PierceHuman ResourcesThe Sewing Company371 Mission StLansing, MI 48858if not...Feel free to mess with format--there is no one right way to a resumeuse the same heading as your resumepurpose of the letterqualifications& experienceThank youso then what?The OneCareer Shopyour source forcareer resourcesLinkedmake connections on professional websitesbuild your personal brandblog, write, and talk about things happening in your industryBusiness AttireWrite 200 words on why you need business apparel,you keep the clothes!and thenFREEMock Interview ProgramPractice Makes Perfect!Capital City Internship ProgramGo to Lansingfor FREETo do fabulous internshipsopen to ANY MAJORFebruary 3, 2014Career ServicesRonan 240So......What are you waiting for?Date This is where the purpose of the letter goes. Talk about how you heard about the position. If you spoke to someone about the position at, for instance, a career fair talk about that now. This is the prefect place for you to show off all of your networking within the company. This is where you talk about why you should be hired for this position. Talk about your qualifications and experiences that you could bring and apply to the new position. This is the perfect place to take something from your resume and fully explain it. Remember that when you talk about your experiences and qualifications, you want to bring them back to the company and why those experiences and qualifications make you the perfect pick for the company!

If you want to break your experiences down into two paragraphs, feel free to do so. This additional paragraph can help you to organize your experiences into two clear categories.For Resume and Cover Letter critiques and aidMonday--Thursday10:00 am--3:00 pmand ALL grade levels(989)774-3068Call for a one-on-one appointmentCareer CentralFind...eventsjobsinternshipsemployer contactshow to sign up for a mock interview